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Georgian Newspaper Project
Find out about life in Georgian Bath.
This database contains brief summaries of articles, advertisements and notices in the Bath Chronicle newspaper, for selected years between 1770 and 1800.
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| Property: auction, estate of James May, bankrupt, carpenter of Walcot - lot 2/5, f/hold, 3 Gay's Bldgs, 16' wide, 30' deep, lately let at £18 18s p.a clear of taxes. At Greyhound Inn, Markt Pl, Bath on 12 May by Mr Self. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1264/ article:2 c |
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| Property: auction, estate of James May, bankrupt - lot 3/5, f/hold, 4 Gay's Bldgs, 24' wide, 30' deep, GR £3, lately let at £28 p.a clear. At Greyhound Inn, Markt Pl, Bath on on 12 May by Mr Self. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1265/ article:2 c |
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| Property: auction, James May, bankrupt - lot 4/5, f/hold, 2 Stanley Pl, Walcot, almost completed, roofed in. 30' wide, 160' [sic] deep, with outhouses behind, garden in front. GR £6 6s. At Greyhound Inn, Markt Pl, Bath on 12 May by Mr Self Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1266/ article:2 c |
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| Property: auction, James May, bankrupt - lot 5/5, f/hold 4 Stanley Pl, Walcot, now erecting. 30' wide, 155' [sic] deep, with outhouse behind, garden in front, GR £6 6s. At Greyhound Inn, Markt Pl, Bath on 12 May by Mr Self. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1267/ article:2 c |
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| Military: Internal Defence - general meeting for Wilts county at Town Hall Devzies on 24 Apr. Rich. Long, High Sheriff in the chair. Militia to be augmented by 400 men, 2 field pieces to be given, subscribers of £20 to be cmmttee member, subs entered into immediately ca. £7000 [detailed list] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1268/ article:2 d |
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| Property: for sale - l/hold, 6 Cornwell Buildings, let to respectable tenant for £19, ground rent £2 18s 6d. Apply W. Smith, 29 St James's St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1269/ article:2 e |
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| Property: for sale - freehold dwelling house Pierrepont St, let to exceptional tenant. Apply Mr Wm Evill, upholder, Milsom St; or Mr S. Evill, 16 Vineyards, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1270/ article:2 e |
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| Property: to let - house in Church St, Corsham, 2 parlours, 4 bedrooms [sic], stabling for 2 horses, walled garden with fruit trees, etc. Many yrs occup in clothing line. Enq & to view thro' Mr Collett, at the Pack Horse Inn. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1271/ article:2 e |
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| Breeding: to cover - "Briton" famous hunter, late property of HRH Prince of Wales, 15 hands 2" high, 1½ guin/ mare & half a crown to man at Market Lavington. Now property of M Lampard of Little Ann, nr Marlborough Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1272/ article:2 e |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - James Lowther, elder, mason of Walcot & James Lowther, yngr, carpenter of Bath, builders & co-partners (Tue Gazette). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1273/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: Bank Stocks 168¾; 5% 104¾ a 103¾; New 4% 85 a 84½; 3% red. 70½ a 69 5/8; ditto cons 71 ¾ a ¼; ditto scrip 72¼ a ½ Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1274/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: Bank long ann 19¼; ditto short 9 1/3; India Stock 207; Bonds 11spr; ex bills 9s; New Navy 1 7/8 dif.; lottery tickets 15 a 16pr Omnium 6 a 5½ pr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1275/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Marquis of Bath, Lord Falmouth, Lord Gray, Lady Ashburton, Sir Pepper Arden, Lady Chaplin, Sir Edmund & Lady Bacon, contd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1276/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath contd - Sir Richard & Lady Brooke, Sir John Laforey, Lady Hughes. [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1277/ article:3 b |
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| Art: C Shireff, miniature painter, 13 Westgate Bldgs. His stay in Bath will be to the end of the present season Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1278/ article:3 b |
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| Health: Mr Lyster, surgeon is removed from Duke Street to 1 Princes St, Queen Sq, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1279/ article:3 b |
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| Births: a son & heir to Mrs Metcalfe, lady of the late Thomas Metcalfe, esq, in Seymour St, last Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1280/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Right Hon Thomas Viscount Weymouth, eldest son of the Marquis of Bath, & member for Bath, to Hon Miss Byng, third dtr of Lord Viscount Torrington, by special licence last Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1281/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Rev. John Clapp to Miss S Hoblyn (dtr of Rev Hoblyn & sister to the Miss Hoblyns, milliners of Bath) at Newton St.Cyres last week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1282/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Johnson Pistor in his 18th year after a few hours illness, on board the "Beaulieu" at Martinico, youngest son of Johnson Pistor, esq of Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1283/ article:3 b |
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| Politics: the election of a representative for Bath in Parliament takes place next Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1284/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Daniel Smith, poulterer in The Grove, after a long and painful illness, today Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1285/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Miss Ann Biggs appointed by managers of Bath Theatre to succeed Miss Wallis. Miss Biggs 1st appearence as Widow Brady last Sat marked by strong applause, etc from audience Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1286/ article:3 c |
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| Military: ## near 100 French prisoners at Stapleton rioted on Sunday se'nnight, 9 escaped, some recaptured, guards fired on the rioters Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1287/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: Bath Quarter Sessions - Thomas Wilde, gentleman's servant found guilty of seditious & treasonable expressions. Fined 40s, imprisoned for 6 months & required to find securities for his good behaviour for 1 yr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1288/ article:3 c |
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| News: fire consumed a farmhouse & 6 dwellings nr church at Radstock on Saturday. The fire started in chimney where family were brewing Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1289/ article:3 c |
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| News: fire broke out in kiln of Messrs Smiths, brewery in Walcot St yesterday afternoon, roof of malthouse nearly consumed Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1290/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Sat [3 May], "Inkle & Yarico", Yarico by Miss Briggs, with entertainments. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1291/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms - Mr Rauzzini announces that the minutes of the meeting at the New Rooms on 24 Apr are left with Mr Stroud. Queen Sq, 30 Apr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1292/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: J. Wildey's light cart delivers parcels from his warehouse opp Three Tuns Inn in Stall Street to his warehouse in Cheltenham in 12 hrs, each Tuesday & Friday morning Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1293/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mr Floor, prompter - "Every Man has his Fault" with "Brystowe" at Theatre Royal Bath on 1 May. Tickets from Mr Floor, 25 Stall St, Bath, opp Lamb Inn. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1294/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: ## Vidonia wine of Madeira flavour on board "Diana" Capt Daniel. £16 in pipe, £8 hogshead forwarded to nay part of the country by Fell Parker, 259 Wapping New Stairs, London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1295/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: Old Madeira wine stored at East India House in London for 3 yrs, 45s/doz including the bottles. Sale by Fell Parker Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1296/ article:3 d |
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| Military: Internal Defence of Country - following resolution at Wells, subscriptions received at Meyler's Library in The Grove totalled £403 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1297/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, inc. pianoforte by Kirkman & two washing machines [sic]. At his Great Room, Bond Street on 6 & 7 May by Mr Gwennap. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1298/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: Somerset Coal Canal - first general meeting will be held at York House, Bath on 3 Jun. Richard Bowsher & Edmund Broderip, solicitors Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1299/ article:3 e |
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| Law: disorderly behaviour - Magistrates of Bath Forum Divn. warn Victuallers of allowing revels leading to idleness, drunkenness, riots. It could lead to loss of their licences Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1300/ article:3 e |
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| Military: Internal Defence - general meeting of the county of Wiltshire at Devizes offered loyalty to the King [etc], subscribed £7,000 on the spot. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1301/ article:4 b |
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| Military: Internal Defence - subscription to raise Light Cavalry in Somerset is now £7,564 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1302/ article:4 c |
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| Military: Internal Defence - Earl Poulett's plan a) Fencibles of 50-80 troops only to serve in war in Kingdom, their officers not entitled to ½-pay & arms, accoutrements & clothing will be found by Govt Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1303/ article:4 c |
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| Military: Internal Defence - Earl Poulett's plan b) Co of Infantry for manning batteries on the coast; to consist of 1 Capt, 2 Lts, 3 serjeants, 3 corporals, 2 drummers & at least 60 private men (1/3rd armed, rest with 8' pikes); officers to be paid, NCOs & men 1s day while on exercises; to practice 2 days/week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1304/ article:4 c |
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| Publications: "Owen's New Book of Fairs" by the King's Authority sold by all booksellers price 1s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1305/ article:4 d |
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| Art: "William Reeves approved water colours" in cakes - sold by R Cruttwell, S. Hazard & R. Ricards, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1306/ article:4 d |
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| Publications: continuation of Dr Sibly's "Culpeper", a key to Physick & Occult Sciences, this day & thirty weekly numbers, 6d each, with coloured plates 1s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1307/ article:4 d |
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| Crime: burglary - house of Revd Grigg at Bathwick was broken into while at Church with servant on 4 May. Money taken 34 guin, 4 crown pieces, £1 4s in silver. 10 guin reward for information & conviction from Mr Grigg, & 5 guineas from Bath Guardian Society. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1308/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, bedding, pirglasses, girandoles, carpets (Brussels, Wilton & Scotch) etc, at 13 St James's Sq on 8 May by Mr Evill Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1309/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & assortment of men and women's wearing apparel. At Auction Rooms, Parsonage Lane on 21 May by Mr Evill Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1310/ article:1 b |
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| Property: auction, property of Edward Bushell, bankrupt - lot 1/6, dwelling house 18 Kingsmead Trrce, 18' in front, 20' deep, enclosed garden 80' long, now in occup of the bankrupt, workshop 34'X22' & stable 30'X20', ground rent £6 6s p.a. At Greyhound Inn & Tavern Bath on 17 May by J Stafford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1311/ article:1 b |
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| Property: auction, Bushell, contd - lot 2/6, dwelling house 17 Kingsmead Terrace, same dimensions as lot 1, let to Mr Heath, tenant at will, 30 guin p.a. ground rent £3 12s 0d. At Greyhound Inn & Tavern Bath on 17 May by J Stafford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1312/ article:1 b |
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| Property: auction, Bushell, contd - lot 3/6, dwelling house 16 Kingsmead Terrace, partly finished (just covered in, floors, partitions), 18' in front, 30' deep, garden 80' longground rent £3 12s p.a. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1313/ article:1 b |